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Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.

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James SchlichtmannM.D.

Family Practice · Washington, IA 52353

NPI: 1104868348

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

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Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,631

Total Claims

$631K

Drug Cost

497

Beneficiaries

$1,269

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,269 vs $1,068 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% vs 9.0% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 83% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

2.5%

Opioid Rate

243

Opioid Claims

$4,675

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 914 claims · $463K

Generic: 8,643 claims · $163K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban109$95K
Insulin Degludec41$45K
Rifaximin12$40K
Rivaroxaban45$36K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol25$19K
Insulin Aspart14$17K
Insulin Detemir24$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter20$13K
Dulaglutide11$13K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol24$9,717
Potassium Chloride211$8,327
Rosuvastatin Calcium401$8,156
Gabapentin210$7,329
Levothyroxine Sodium479$7,051
Canagliflozin11$6,908

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$186K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$13K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.04

Avg Risk Score

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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data